Jamaica-born trade unionist celebrated in Canada

When Chris Campbell arrived in Canada from Jamaica with just $20 in his pocket, he could not have imagined the impact he would have on the North American country’s skilled trades industry. After 35 years of service, Campbell – who made history in...

Three researchers nab Nobel economics prize for explaining ‘creative destruction’

Three researchers who probed the process of business innovation won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how new products and inventions promote economic growth and human welfare, even as they leave older companies in the...

Samuda: Jamaica closer to ratifying SPAW protocol

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change Matthew Samuda, addressing the opening ceremony for the United Nations Environment Programme 18th Meeting of the Contracting Parties for the Cartagena Convention, held at Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...

Two men fined for attempting to travel to Curaçao with a total of JMD$18.3

Two men who attempted to travel to Curaçao, from Jamaica separately with a total of 18.3 million dollars have been convicted. The convictions were secured through a partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency JCA, and the Financial...

SAJ offers data-protection services to businesses

THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has launched data-protection services for businesses across the island, including member companies in the shipping industry. “Data protection isn’t just a compliance requirement. It’s a cornerstone of...

20 to compete for 2025 Miss Jamaica World title

Miss Jamaica World 2025 Beach Beauty fast-track winner Nevaeh Allen (centre) is flanked by Asia Wright, second-placed, and third-placed Halima Haughton. The 20 ladies competing for the 2025 Miss Jamaica World title were unveiled last Friday night...

Top gospel acts ready to minister at Praise in the Park

In celebration of International Credit Union Day, a free gospel concert, Praise in the Park, hosted by the Credit Unions of Jamaica, will take place on Thursday, October 16 at Emancipation Park in New Kingston. Award-winning gospel acts Levy’s...

Wray & Nephew powers Jamaica football with major investments

J Wray & Nephew Limited Brand Experience Manager, Simone Foster (left), Concacaf representative Andre Waugh, and Wray Rum Brand Manager Kerry Ann Bryan catch up during the relaunch of the JFF Coaching Education Programme held at the Jaguar Land...

Teniel Campbell wins double gold at Caribbean Road Champs

Sports Jelani Beckles 20 Minutes Ago TT cyclist Teniel Campbell (C) shows off her medal and national flag after copping gold in the women's individual time trial at the Cribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize on October 11. Photo...

Jamaica moves to ratify key marine protection treaty under Cartagena Convention

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection under the Cartagena Convention, announcing that it is in the final stages of ratifying the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW). The...

Jamaica committed to environmental protection and fighting climate change - Samuda

Jamaica cannot sit idly by as a victim of the global climate crisis but must instead play its part in unearthing solutions to the climate change challenges impacting the region, charged Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Matthew...

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Ratify SPAW Protocol

Jamaica has reaffirmed its commitment to ratifying the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol of the Cartagena Convention. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said it requires one final step,...

IND vs AUS 2025: Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis To Miss Australia’s First ODI Against India; Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe Drafted In As Replacements

Mumbai, October 14: Australia will miss the services of leg-spinner Adam Zampa and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the first home ODI against India in Perth on Sunday, with Matthew Kuhnemann and Josh Philippe called in as replacements. Zampa will miss...

Jamaica wants to woo back party-loving Brits

Jamaica tourism officials are hopeful that additional flights from British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and TUI next summer will reverse a decline in British visitors. UK visitor numbers peaked at 230,000 in 2024, making it the biggest Caribbean...

Jamaican-born theatre pioneer Yvonne Brewster OBE dies at 87

Yvonne Jones-Brewster OBE, the Jamaican-born actress, director, writer, and co-founder of two landmark theatre companies—the Barn Theatre in Kingston and Talawa Theatre Company in London—has died at the age of 87, according to reports. -...

Lakes Region businesses look to international workers when local help is scarce

The Lakes Region population explodes during the summer, and to keep up with the growing demand in the hospitality industry, many businesses bring in workers from abroad when they have trouble finding local help. During a Lakes Region Tourism...

Two Victories For Bermuda At CGA In Jamaica

Bermuda’s golfers secured two championship victories at the Caribbean Golf Association [CGA] 4-Ball Championship at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Jamaica. The team also won a silver and a bronze medal. The pairing of Tracy Burgess and Ann...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 13, 2025

Cruise community to meet in San Juan next week The cruise community will gather in San Juan, Puerto Rico next week for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, taking place October 21–24, 2025. The spirit of...

Caribbean Airlines appoints acting successor after CEO steps down

Nirmala Ramai (Photo: Caribbean Airlines) October 13, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Caribbean Airlines has appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Nirmala Ramai as its acting chief executive officer (CEO), following the sudden resignation of Garvin...

Jamaica sets new 2030 tourism targets of 5 million US visitors

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has wrapped up the first phase of a Global Marketing Blitz, unveiling ambitious new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the island’s top three source markets — the United Kingdom, Canada, and...